Total births
478
Boys' name · since 1995
Coulson
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 478 babies named Coulson, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6347
- among boys today
- 478
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Coulson is the #6347 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 478 recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Coulson has been recorded 478 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #6347 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #6347 among boys today
- 478 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Coulson is currently the #6347 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 478 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6347
- among boys today
- 478
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Coulson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6347
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Coulson was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
48 babies were named Coulson in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Coulson compares
478 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Coulson's all-time total is 30% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Coulson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 478 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Coulson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Coulson splits its recorded history at 2010: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Coulson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#6,347
Active since
1995
Coulson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Coulson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Coulson's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Coulson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 77
2000s
77 births
- 2010s
2010s
235 births
- 2020s
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 235 births (49% of all-time use).
Coulson by state
Where Coulson concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 11 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 1.5% |
Ohio share of Coulson's total US births 2.3%
Even split
11 of 478 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Coulson? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 478 babies named Coulson. Today it holds rank #6347 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 48 births.
When was Coulson most popular? ▼
Coulson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Coulson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Coulson are Ohio (11 births), Pennsylvania (10 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Coulson been used? ▼
Records for Coulson go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Coulson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Courtney, Courtland, Coulter, Court, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Coulson's data
- Coulson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (235 total births) through the 2020s (139) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Coulsons (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Coulson
Nearby Names Like Coulson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Coulson
Courtney Boy
#3163 23,033 births
Courtland Boy
#3164 3,855 births
Coulter Boy
#3126 847 births
Court Boy
#8413 334 births
Courage Boy
#7448 268 births
Compare Coulson side by side: Coulson vs Courtney Coulson vs Courtland Coulson vs Coulter
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Coulson
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Coulson: #6347 Boys' Name - 478 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/coulson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Coulson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.